Pierre et Papa Rose 2020 IGP

Domaine De Cantarelle Cotes de Provence 2020

THE STORY

On the Domain there are many relics from Roman times. The Romans not only gave their name to the Provence, « the Provincia Romana », but they also brought the culture of the vine in early AD.

The Domain of Cantarelle was founded in 1974 and developed by the Dieudonné family in the 2000s to became the largest vineyard of ​​the Coteaux Varois de Provence AOC.

The authenticity of the terroir, its colors, its perfumes, its landscapes immediately seduced Pascal Debon who became the owner of the Domain in 2017. A new adventure began with significant investments in the vineyard and in the wine making equipment for even better quality wines. The Domain is in the process of becoming certified as High Environmental Value (HVE).

THE TERROIR

The vines situated in altitude benefit from a clay and limestone soil and from good sunshine which allow the wine to preserve its freshness and acidity.

The violent and capricious wind of Provence, the Mistral, has a remarkable impact on the vineyard, it is very dry and protects the vines from attacks of moisture-related diseases.

Saint Sidoine Cotes de Provence 2019. A blend of Grenache, Cinsault, Syrah and the rare Tibouren grape (an indigenous Provençal variety said to bring aromas of garrigue, the herby scrub of southern France). Organically grown grapes from chalky-clay parcels in the heart of the Côtes de Provence. Jean-Christophe Audéoud looks after the winemaking, which uses the traditional direct press method and maturation in both concrete and stainless steel. The wine is made at the 93 year old Cellier Saint Sidoine in Puget-Ville.

Domaine Les Fouques Cuvee Tradition 2018. This Rosé displays a wonderfully full fruited and fleshy appeal, showing more density and textural layering than many other Provence counterparts. The low intervention winemaking throws elements of funk and texture, adding to the profile of peach, melon and wild strawberries. An energetic wine, as Yves and I concurred.